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Special Education Teacher (Per Diem)

Capitol Region Education Council

Hartford, CT

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Business Services, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Coaching, Collaborative Learning, Communication Skills, Demographics, Develop Methodologies, Diversity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retirement Plan, School Buildings, School Management, Social Work, Special Education, Special Needs, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
Today
Position Type:
Student Support Services (Certified)/Special Education Teacher, K-12

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
CREC Resource Group

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
06/06/2027
CREC Resource Group

pecial Education Teacher (Per Diem) 2026-2027 Academic School Year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at the CREC Resource Group. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset.

Special Education Teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal/program director, performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
  • Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.
  • Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
  • Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students' individualized needs.
  • Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
  • Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
  • Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as a liaison between home and school.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns
  • Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
  • Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment, and maintain inventory records.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities; however, Special Education Teachers may oversee the support provided by classroom support staff as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

Intrapersonal Competencies:
  • Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.
  • Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Interpersonal Competencies:
  • Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
  • Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
  • Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
Cognitive Competencies:
  • Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
  • Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
Instructional Competencies:
  • Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
  • Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
  • Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Certification 265 or equivalent (Special Education)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, a clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Connecticut Paid Sick Time (for eligible employees in accordance with state law)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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